Description: Welcome back to another episode of Freedom By Design! 🚀 Today, we’re diving into a crucial part of your e-commerce journey—understanding your numbers!Having a great product idea is just the beginning. If the numbers don’t work, you could be setting yourself up for frustration, lost money, and a failed launch. Whether you're thinking about launching your first product or adding to your existing catalog, this episode will help you validate your financials so you’re not just selling—you’re making money. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 00:00 Intro – Why Understanding Your Numbers is Key 05:00 The Pitfalls to Avoid When Picking a Product Mistake #1: Picking a Product Just Because You Like It Mistake #2: Competing Without a Strategy in a Crowded Market Mistake #3: Ignoring Profit Margins Mistake #4: Not Checking for Seasonality or TrendsHow to Validate Demand Before You Order Inventory Step 1: Search for Your Product on Amazon (How to Analyze Competition) Step 2: Use Research Tools Like Zoof, Helium 10, or Jungle Scout Step 3: Check Customer Sentiment with Reviews and Polls Step 4: Check for Long-Term ViabilityCrunching the Numbers for ProfitabilityStep 1: Calculate Your Landed CostStep 2: Factor in Amazon FeesStep 3: Budget for Advertising CostsStep 4: Use the Profit Margin Formula to Ensure Your Product is ProfitableDifferentiate Your Product: Focus on what makes your product unique. It could be a special feature, a unique design, or even a better customer experience. In Episode 8, we listed 11 different ways you can differentiate your product. The link to that episode is in the show notes! 🎧✨📌 Resources Mentioned: ✅ Free Profit Calculator – https://listingstudios.com/pages/amazon-profit-margin-calculator✅ Episode 8: 11 Ways to Differentiate Your Product –https://youtu.be/-WXg0i2U3bY✅ Research Tools: Zoof, Helium 10, Jungle Scout📢 Like, Subscribe & Review! If you found this episode helpful, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review! It helps us reach more aspiring entrepreneurs like you. 💡✨Let’s build a business that gives you freedom by design! See you in the next episode. 🚀#Ecommerce #AmazonFBA #ProductValidation #Entrepreneurship #FreedomByDesign